• A culturally diverse group of dancers performs among piles of books. They wear costumes with large numbers pinned to them, suggesting an audition or competition. Their movements are dynamic and physical, with one dancer holding another’s leg as others lean and bend in varied, expressive poses.

  • 5 ways to (un)teach the canon

    Annelies Van Assche explores five innovative ways to challenge the dance canon and expand beyond Eurocentric narratives.

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Japanese High School Films: My 4 Favourites!

By Peter C. Pugsley In Japanese High School Films: Iconography, Nostalgia and Discipline, I write about how high school-based films capture a steady market in Japanese cinema. From the 100 plus high school films released in just over five years (2014-2020),…